Description
These adorable Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings. Made with crispy Rice Krispies cereal, gooey marshmallows, and a hint of orange color, these treats are shaped like little pumpkins and decorated with stems and leaves for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Orange food coloring
- Nonstick cooking spray
Decorations:
- 12 mini tootsie rolls or pretzel sticks for stems
- Green frosting or green M&Ms for leaves
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Add Color and Cereal: Stir in orange food coloring. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until coated.
- Shape into Pumpkins: Using greased hands, form small pumpkin-shaped balls. Insert stems and decorate with leaves.
- Cool and Serve: Let the treats cool and set before serving.
Notes
- If the mixture sticks, apply more cooking spray.
- Work quickly as the mixture sets fast.
- Gel coloring can give a vibrant orange hue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
